Choose your own courses or let our professional staff make recommendations. We play these courses on a regular basis, and will provide detailed information about each course to help guide you as you plan your golf getaway

Apple ValleyThe Blue Ridge Mountains deliver you to a golfer's paradise with two distinct 18 hole golf courses, and 27 miles of shoreline on beautiful Lake Lure. Apple Valley, designed by Dan Maples, features well guarded greens and tight fairways. Golf Digest's "Places to Play" called Apple Valley, MORE

Bald MountainBald Mountain was built in 1968. Seen in the hit movie "Dirty Dancing," it was named for the rockfaced cliffs towering over the course. Bald Mountain offers a true challenge in a lovely setting. Popular with players of all abilities, its beautiful conditions received high marks from Golf Digest readers.MORE

Black MountainBlack Mountain Golf Club is located at the foot of the beautiful Black Mountain Range in western North Carolina. This 6,215-yard par 71 18-hole facility is the home to the 747-yard, par 6 17th hole, which at one time was the longest hole in the world.MORE

Brasstown Valley Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains just 2 hours north of Atlanta, Brasstown Valley resort offers a spectacular mountain golf experience with scenery as breathtaking as the play is challenging. MORE

BroadmoorSet among the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Broadmoor is the region's only links-style course. Step back in time as you play a flat, natural terrain that lies in the Mills River Valley, beside the mighty French Broad River. You will enjoy a 6,921 yard, Par 72 championship course that is playable for every golfer. ... MORE

Cleghorn PlantationRanked 94th out of 450 North Carolina courses. Golf Digest's "Places To Play" Guide 1994/95 World-renowned golf architect George Cobb designed this championship course amidst the varying terrain, wooded mountainsides and beautiful streams of the North Carolina foothills. Each hole has its own distinct character and is sure to please and challenge the most discriminating golfer.MORE

Connestee FallsNestled in the cool foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Connestee Falls was designed to preserve the natural envirinment. Golf course architect George W. Cobb created this challenging 6400 yard par 72 course against a spectacular backdrop of the mountains and forest. This lush mountain course is very secluded and located in a gated community near Brevard, NC. Guests enjoy playing on manicured bent grass tees, fairways and greens. MORE

Cummings CoveWinner of a coveted 2006 "National Best Renovation of the Year" award, the new Cummings Cove Golf Course has everything that makes playing golf in the mountains special. The memorable 6,400 yard, par 71 course features 18 distinctly different holes and is playable for all skill levels. You will enjoy elevated tee boxes, tree lined fairways, lakes, streams, waterfalls, and see-forever views. Three unique par 3 holes highlight the back nine, one virtually hangs from a cliff. And like Baltustrol, home of the PGA Championship, the course finishes with back-to-back par 5's. MORE

DandridgeDandridge Golf & Country Club is located west of Asheville near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and offers 27 holes of exciting golf designed by Dan Maples with breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains MORE

Etowah Valley Golf ClubFounded in 1967, the Etowah Valley Golf Club & Lodge features a stunning 27-hole championship golf course with full-service club and resort-style lodging facilities. The course has been ranked among the world's top 50 golf destinations by Golf Digest.

Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge is nestled in the foothills with the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Etowah Valley's 27-hole championship golf course adds to the beauty from the balcony of your room. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, exercise room, hospitality rooms, cottages, guests rooms, Wi-Fi, cable TV, horseshoes, driving range, tennis courts and croquet. Enjoy a full country breakfast in the morning, lunch and dinner at our dining hall, grill and pub. MORE

Grassy CreekThe golf course is a reflection of the mountains which surround it. It is challenging to the low handicap golfer, yet friendly to those withhigher handicaps. Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club is truly a golf enthusiast's dream.

Beautiful rolling terrain and long-range views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains makes this course one of the most enjoyable & picturesque golf courses in Western North Carolina. An 18-hole, semi-private course that offers small, fast bentgrass greens that are rather painstakingly maintained for your golfing pleasure.

Graysburg HillsGraysburg Hill's 27 hole family owned and operated course opened for play in 1978. The Knobs and Fodderstack Nines were designed by Rees Jones. The Chimney Top Nine was designed by Edward Lawrence Packard and opened for play in 1994.

The Grove Park Resort Inn & SpaThe Golf Course at The Grove Park Inn Resort Inn & Spa first opened for play in 1899 and was redesigned in 1924 by Donald Ross. The 6,720-yard, par 70 layout is a shot maker's challenge with emphasis on accuracy rather than power. From beneath the crest of Sunset Mountain, the players' ascent from the somewhat flat, yet undulating front nine to the gentle slopes and sometimes steep inclines and descents of the back nine, all offering spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This course is immaculately maintained and is considered one of the finest conditioned courses in North Carolina. The Golf Course is rated as 8th best in North Carolina with five of the seven courses rated higher at legendary Pinehurst.MORE

High VistaNestled in the mountains of Arden, North Carolina, you will find the area's best-kept secret. Enjoy our challenging 18-hole golf course with spectacularmountain views. The course has gone through major improvements to better accommodate you. They recently replaced holes 10 through 14 with 5 new holes to challenge the beginner and low handicapper. MORE

KenmureKenmure is western North Carolina’s premier gated golf community. It is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and is home to a Joe Lee-designed golf course that has been voted by “Golfweek” as one of the “Top 50” developed courses in the southeast. This Private Community Golf Club is a spectacular designed course featuring magnificent golf and mountain views. Kenmure is located in the charming village of Flat Rock, North Carolina which is also a proud home to famed writer Carl Sandburg as well as North Carolina's renowned state theater, the Flat Rock Playhouse. MORE

Laurel RidgeThe sculpture of this magnificent course is Robert Cupp, Jack Nicklaus's chief designer for 14 years. The contour of the land, the flowing streams, reflective ponds, sand and grass bunkers are employed masterfully to give each hole its own unique character. Laurel Ridge is Haywood County's only private golf club community and is located among the meadows and mountainsides overlooking Waynesville, North Carolina. MORE'Take a Virtual Tour'

Linville Falls Mountain ClubLinville Falls Mountain Club features a scenic 18-hole championship golf course laced with mountain streams and surrounded by spectacular mountain vistas. Lee Trevino was originally commissioned to design this golf course in 1995. Since then, it has been nationally recognized as part of the rich tradition of golf in western North CarolinaMORE

Maggie ValleyThe golf course at Maggie Valley Club has been rated One Of America's Best by GOLFWEEK and a Top 50 Southern Resort Course by the Southern Living Travel Guide, one of only six courses so rated in North Carolina.

Beautiful, large bent grass greens are the finest in the area. We keep them soft so good approach shots are rewarded. The fairways are Kentucky Blue Grass and remain green all year long.MORE

Mill Creek

Located in the popular mountain community of Franklin, North Carolina, Mill Creek is surrounded by the mile-high mountains of the Nantahala National Forest. This golfing community is centered around its 18-hole, par-72, championship course, noted for its rippling creeks and gently contoured greens. MORE

Mount MitchellThe Mount Mitchell Golf Club has been rated four and a half stars (out of five) by Golf Digest Magazine. It is a player friendly par 72, with no blind shots and scenery that makes it hard to keep your mind on golf. It features bent grass tees, greens and fairways. It is in the Toe River valley and is virtually flat. The golf course opens in April and closes during the month of November. MORE'Take a Virtual Tour'

Patriot HillsPatriot Hills Golf Club is the sister course to Dandridge Golf & Country Club and located only 1 1/2 miles from I-40 near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, rated 4 stars by Golf Digest, and has georgeous panoramic views of the Smokies. MORE

Reems CreekThis most unique mountain golf experience is located only minutes away from Asheville, in a beautiful valley completely surrounded by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. The Reems Creek Golf Club, designed by Hawtree & Son of Oxford, England, ... MORE'Take a Virtual Tour'

River TraceChosen by East Tennessee Golf News as the number one public golf course in upper East Tennessee. Designed by Larry Boudreau, this premier 18 hole golf course has people talking. Travel editors describe River Trace as "The Jewel of the Smokies," and "A Delight for all Caliber Golfers Any Time of the Year." Their Limousine Kentucky Bluegrass fairways, carefully manicured Bent Grass greens, and their warm friendly atmosphere will have you talking too. MORE

" Champion's Course " The Robert Trent Jones layout is the more challenging of Rock Barn's courses and is truly a championship course. It takes full advantage of the terrain as well as Lyle Creek which meanders throughout the property. Each hole has its own unique characteristics. Since the Jones course opened in 2002, it has been named America's 4 th best course in it's category by Golf Digest. The Jones course was awarded the best new course in the state by North Carolina Magazine. In 2003, it was chosen by the Professional Golf Association as an annual stop for the PGA Tour's Champions Tour event, the Greater Hickory Classic . It's no wonder this course attracts the biggest names in the golf world.

" Tom Jackson Course " The Tom Jackson Course is the less demanding of the two award winning courses. It features a number of elevation changes, and demands that you put emphasis on positioning the ball in the fairway. This signature course appeals to golfers of all levels and handicaps offering a selection of tees to provide a suitable length for all stretching out to over 6500 yards. The Jackson course is truly a great golf experience, earning a rating of 4 ½ stars out of a possible 5 by golf digest.

Sequoyah NationalOwned by the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, and managed by Troon Golf of Scottsdale, Arizona, this Robert Trent Jones II design offers golfers an idyllic 18 hole journey, filled with scenic vistas, beautiful landscapes and challenging golf. Native American golf pro Notah Begay III was the design consultant for what is considered to be one of the most dynamic golf courses in Western North Carolina. The course features integrated iconic images with views of the majestic Clingmans Dome peak, the Snowbird Mountain range and the historic Thomas Valley. Sequoyah has been rated the second best course built in 2009 that you can play in the United States by Golf Magazine. MORE

Silver Creek PlantationSilver Creek Plantation is a 364-acre championship golf course and residential community that opened in November 1995. This 18-hole golf course and clubhouse occupies 170 acres while the other 194 acres overlooking lakes, streams, and mountains are being developed into a beautiful residential community for all ages. The landscape of the course is varied, with a good mixture of wooded and open areas. It includes Bermuda fairways, immaculate bent greens, concrete cart paths, a sophisticated irrigation system and challenge enough for any golfer. MORE

Springdale Country ClubSculpted from the foothills and valleys beneath Cold Mountain, Springdale 's Championship course offers a challenging day that could only be overshadowed by its spectacular panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. At Springdale , golf reigns supreme, from the gradual elevation changes of the front nine toward Rocky Face Mountain, to the wide open fairways that await you on the back nine where Cold Mountain serves as a spacious backdrop. MORE

Smoky MountainPicture a place surrounded by 5,000-foot peaks which descend into deep, shaded gorges where trout-filled streams turn into rushing whitewater rivers. Add to nature's awesome beauty the challenge of a spectacular and scenic championship golf course. Welcome to Smoky Mountain Country Club, located minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. MORE

Wolf LaurelThe Course is designed to take best advantage of the beautiful forest setting while offering breathtaking vistas wherever you turn. The highest point on the course is over 4,800 feet with the lowest at 3,595 feet. Tee to Green elevations can change as much as 310 feet. The most unusual design feature of the course is that there are virtually no parallel fairways, which allows for wonderful sounds of nature to be the accompaniment of your round. MORE